Tuition and Aid
2026–2027 Academy Schools Annual Tuition Rates
Tuition rates include admission to Academy Schools and are applied toward operating expenses, faculty compensation, and curricular enhancements. Tuition is paid through the FACTS family portal.
- Elementary School (K–4th grade) – $27,800
- Middle School (5th–8th grades) – $30,075
- High School (9th–12th grades) – $32,020
Financial Aid 2027–2028 School Year
Academy Schools is committed to providing access to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Academy Schools offers tuition assistance for students on the basis of family need as assessed by the FACTS Grant & Aid system. While FACTS Grant & Aid provides the school an analysis of each family’s financial need, the school determines which families will receive tuition assistance.
Tuition assistance is available on a limited basis. Children who receive tuition assistance must maintain an academic effort commensurate with their basic abilities and comply with the guidelines detailed in the Parent/Student Handbook. If you are in need of any financial assistance, we encourage you to apply for financial aid, as detailed below. Tuition assistance applications must be resubmitted every year.
The FACTS Grant & Aid tuition assistance application for the 2027-2028 school year is only available online. Financial aid is limited and we encourage families to complete their applications as early as possible.
Your FACTS Grant & Aid online tuition assistance application for the 2027-2028 school year must be completed by Friday, January 8, 2027. All applicable documentation from your 2025 tax returns, as filed with the IRS, must be uploaded in PDF format or added to your application through the FACTS IRS tax integration feature by Friday, January 8, 2027.
At the end of the FACTS Grant & Aid online application under Additional Information, a space is provided to explain any unusual or extenuating circumstances. Feel free to upload a separate document if that space is insufficient.
FACTS Grant & Aid will not process incomplete applications. If you receive a notice from FACTS Grant & Aid that your application is incomplete, please respond with the information as quickly as possible. Your application will not be processed any further until the missing information is provided. Failure to submit a completed application by the deadline date could jeopardize your tuition assistance request.
Academy Schools will review your application and make a final determination. Families will begin to be notified of the school’s decision on March 5, 2027.
For families who enroll after the financial aid deadline or experience financial hardship in the midst of the school year, please contact us. Our goal is for each student to have access to the educational experience that best serves them. We will try to offer additional financial assistance to the best of our ability.
If you have further questions regarding financial aid at Academy Schools, please contact our team at admissions@academyschools.org or (206) 588-0860.
For questions regarding the tuition assistance application, please visit the FACTS help page or call (866) 315-9262 to contact a FACTS Grant & Aid customer care representative.
Family Commitments
Creating a safe and welcoming space is our number one priority to support both students and their families. We work hard to create a culture that fosters community and invites students to be daring and engaged, but we can’t do it alone. In addition to tuition costs, we ask all families support our community by way of fundraising, mandatory volunteer service, and participating in community building events. Your contributions help Academy Schools maintain academic excellence and build a true sense of community for both students and their families.
Community Building
We ask that all families attend as many school-hosted events as they are able. By attending school events, we create a safe space for our students to deepen their friendships and allow families to connect with and support other neurodiverse families.
Fundraising
Fundraising is a vital component of independent schools. Financial support for Academy Schools comes from tuition, our annual auction, and the annual fund. Families are expected to contribute to both the auction and annual fund to the best of their ability.
Mandatory Volunteer Service Commitment
Academy Schools requires an annual 15 hours per family of volunteer service. Your expertise, time, and resources are investments in our students. Only through the active volunteer support and financial commitment of our families can the school sustain its educational excellence. Unserved service hours will be billed for the remaining hours at $40.00 per hour. An opt-out for your service is offered for a $1,000 fee. Learn more about volunteer roles and log your volunteer hours here.